# Fixed vs. Variable Costs

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Podcast: [RD Exam Ready Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rd-exam-ready-podcast-7347149)
Published: 2026-01-18T18:10:34+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak breaks down fixed, variable, and semi-variable costs in a clear, exam-focused way. You’ll learn how to identify each type of cost, avoid common points of confusion, and apply these concepts to calculation and break-even style questions. This episode is designed to help you think more confidently through foodservice finance questions on exam day. 📺 Join RD Exam Ready Live 🗓 January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM Central Time 👉 https://youtube.com/live/yE5PpAN18SI?feature=share 📲 Follow RD Exam Ready Instagram: @RDExamReady YouTube: @RDExamReady 🎧 Listen or watch the podcast anywhere: https://feeds.transistor.fm/rd-exam-ready-podcast

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